Category: Illinois
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Winning the Midwest: We look at how a new solar market is forming in the Midwest
You’ve probably heard, but more solar is being installed than ever before. As the cost of solar dropped the last decade, the economic case in areas of the country with high electricity prices was simple. This isn’t the case in the Midwest, where energy costs are lower, which keeps everyoneRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Chicago steps up: City buildings to run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2025
A group of Chicago’s political leaders jointly announced their commitment to move their buildings’ electricity use to 100 percent renew-able energy by 2025 this week. When implemented, Chicago will be the largest major city in the country to have a 100 percent renewable energy supply for its public buildings. “AsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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AEE leads discussions on improving energy efficiency in Illinois
Advanced Energy Economy Instituteis meeting with utility, advanced energy, and thought leaders in Illinois (and Chicago, specifically) to discuss the status and barriers of the industrial energy efficiency sector. Increased communication with industrial users was a common theme echoed by many throughout the discussion. The industrial sector is the largestRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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ComEd launches new solar rebate proposal in Illinois
As part of its commitment to driving the clean energy future Illinois’ consumers want, ComEd announced a new rebate proposal designed to jumpstart solar in Illinois. The proposal, which is part of a series of solar initiatives ComEd supports, will help reduce the up-front costs of installing solar panels forRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Illinois Breaks Ground With Country’s First Microbead Ban
Other states have discussed it, but Illinois is the first to put action behind words…